Plant profile: Forst
Location: 03149 Forst, Lausitz/Brandenburg, Germany
Capacity: Approximately 130,000 MWh/year: 1,400 Nm³/h biomethane and approx. 16,000 t/a bio-LCO2
In-service date: 2014
Input materials: Poultry litter (approx. 60,000 t), maize silage (approx. 30,000 t)
Special features:
- Nearly full coverage of the plant’s electricity demand through a 750 kWp ground-mounted photovoltaic system and a 600 kW biomethane CHP unit
- production of biomethane that qualifies as a CO2-neutral fuel thanks to REDII-compliant feedstock selection
Impressions
Sustainable Technology for a Future-Proof Operation
Our plant produces 76 GWh of REDII-compliant bio-methane for fuel use each year. This means that, thanks to sustainable feedstocks and state-of-the-art upgrading technology, it meets the strict requirements for use in the transport sector. Through the natural gas grid, it can be accessed where needed – either as bio-CNG for direct use or further processed into bio-LNG. As part of the GHG quota system, biomethane as a fuel is a key technology for reducing CO2 emissions and offers attractive economic benefits for companies required to meet regulatory obligations in the transport sector.
In addition to biomethane, the CO2 separated during gas upgrading is also utilized in Forst. It is compressed, liquefied, purified, and stored until collection. This food-grade CO2 is an essential raw material, widely used in the beverage industry for carbonation. Furthermore, it serves various applications, including cooling, freezing, and polymer production in the chemical industry. Additionally, bio-LCO2 plays a crucial role in synthetic fuel production, including kerosene.
